Pets are permitted year-round except at the West Beach swimming area during the summer ... of Lake Michigan's most adorable birds. North Avenue Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Chicago ...

Michigan is something of a hidden gem on the weekender scene. Which lake towns make the best destinations for quick trips or ...

You can find some beautiful beaches in the Midwest, especially along Lake Michigan. Here are some of the best beaches we found for your next vacation.

From March 21-April 27 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater ... inspired by the experience of those who swim in Lake Michigan year-round, that examines the culture of cold plunges and asks us to ...

The summer playground for Chicagoans consists of eight glistening lakeshore towns dotting the coastline of southwest Michigan ... 70 miles northwest of Chicago, Lake Geneva is described as ...

this National Natural Landmark offers spectacular views of Lake Michigan. The park encompasses over 2,000 acres of shoreline, comprised of hiking trails and, of course, sand dunes. Chicago native ...

Weighing walkability, safety, activities and access to nature, here's a list of the best places to travel alone in the United States.

A flyer for author Clare Hutton’s book event at the American Girl Place Chicago store. Credit: Provided/American Girl American Girl Place Chicago, 835 N. Michigan Ave. Author Clare Hutton, the writer ...

The Illinois Natural History Survey is studying and tracking smallmouth bass movements on southern Lake Michigan and in the ...

Federal cuts might hamper environmental enforcement for the Great Lakes, so state and local governments and volunteers are ...

To celebrate, Campspot, a Grand Rapids-based booking platform for private campgrounds, dug into traveler data to reveal the ...